Research and analysis

Children of the 2020s: first survey of families at age 9 months

Findings from wave 1 of the Children of the 2020s (Cot20s) longitudinal study.

Applies to England

Documents

Cot20s first survey of families at age 9 months: research report

Cot20s first survey of families at age 9 months: research brief

Cot20s wave 1: technical report

Details

The Children of the 2020s (Cot20s) study collects longitudinal statistical evidence on the factors and mechanisms that influence cognitive and social-emotional development during early childhood.

This is the first research report on findings from the study. It provides baseline data on the cohort at age 9 months and includes analysis of:

  • family socio-economic and demographic characteristics
  • parental health including mental health
  • child health and language development
  • home learning activities
  • use of formal and informal childcare
  • use of health and family services
  • the extent of early developmental disparities

The separate technical report explains how the study was conducted.

Published 30 November 2023